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* When we have a goalkeeper who stops 4 penalty kicks, this is not luck but a lot of hard work * South Africa date Nigeria in the semifinals while hosts Côte d’Ivoire meet DR Congo Maravi Express Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the hero as South Africa beat Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties following a goalless 120 minutes to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 semi-finals. In the other quarterfinal match, hosts Côte d’Ivoire…

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* But coach Broos will know not to underestimate the underdog Cape Verdeans, who have shown great team spirit and work ethic so far * It would be a mistake to think about the Morocco match — we must continue the journey and focus on the match Maravi Express An intriguing Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 quarter-final awaits tonight as South Africa — who are full of confidence after an impressive 2-0 win against highly-rated Morocco secured…

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* Côte d’Ivoire are winless in their last three games and yet to score from open play in the process * Mali are a good team. They have good midfielders and we know it will be very tough—coach Emerse Fae Maravi Express Hosts Côte d’Ivoire, who made a quick turnaround in their campaign by knocking out defending champions, Senegal in the Round of 16 on penalties have to face a resilient Mali tonight. Despite knocking out Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire…

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* The Palancas Negras side exceeded expectations in reaching the last eight as DR Congo power past Guinea to reach semis * I think we could have won, we fought for the whole 90 minutes—Angola coach Pedro Gonçalves Maravi Express Angola’s fairy-tale debut run comes to an end, but they can hold their heads high after matching some of the continent’s best teams having reached the quarterfinals against all odds — in the process forcing Nigeria to earned semifinal…

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* If they are at this stage of the competition, it means they are a great team * They won the last match with a large score and we need the entire team to defend Maravi Express As the Super Eagles of Nigeria eye their 4th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, they are well aware that a huge obstacle stands in their way — the unpredictable Angola in tonight’s quarter-final match. The Confederation of Southern African Football Association…

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* Fancied teams were ousted defending champions Senegal, Cameroon, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria * Angola on the brink of history at AFCON as they date Nigeria in first of the quarterfinal match tomorrow * They reached their first quarterfinal in 2010 when they hosted Africa’s great football fiesta Maravi Express Many fancied contenders such as defending champions Senegal, Cameroon, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria have tumbled out early of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 and there is every…

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* As he aims to lead Nigeria to the AFCON title whose tournament has seen endless shock results * Osimhen plays with passion — that’s what every country wants their players to do—former Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan Maravi Express Many of the biggest stars at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 have already been eliminated before the quarterfinals, but the continent’s reigning player of the year, Victor Osimhen is still standing as he aims to…

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* Yes, we were a little bit lucky because Morocco started to play power play with all the players in front * With high balls and very hard duels. So, they had a few chances then—satisfied Broos *Thrill, drama and suspense as AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023 reaches quarter-final stages Maravi Express South Africa coach Hugo Broos hailed a “special” win over Morocco in their Africa Cup of Nations AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023 last-16 clash in San Pedro on Tuesday,…

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* Bafana Bafana date Cape Verde on Saturday, February 3 at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium * Personally, I felt we were capable of bringing this cup home but that didn’t happen—Morocco coach Walid Regragui Maravi Express Another huge upset in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 as South Africa knocked out huge favourites, Morocco with a 2-0 win in the Round of 16. Morocco, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semifinalists, were touted to go all…

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* It took just 3 minutes for Mali to take the lead after a powerful Amadou Haidara header came off the woodwork * Meanwhile, Senegal coach Cisse says it was tough to see players cry in locker room after defeat by Côte d’Ivoire Maravi Express Mali are through to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’ivoire 2023 quarter finals after a nail-biting 2-1 win over Burkina Faso tonight in Korhogo. An unfortunate own goal by Edmond Tabsoba along…

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